Autreyville, Georgia Explained

Autreyville[1] is an unincorporated community in Colquitt County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

Autreyville was named after D. A. Autrey, a local merchant.[2] A post office called Autreyville was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1951.[3] In 1900, the community had 136 inhabitants.[4] The community once had a schoolhouse, now defunct.

References

31.0625°N -83.765°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Autreyville, Georgia . 2022-10-06 . www.mapquest.com.
  2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 10 . 0-915430-00-2.
  3. Web site: Colquitt County . Jim Forte Postal History . 11 September 2017.
  4. Book: Candler. Allen Daniel. Evans. Clement Anselm. Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. 1906. State historical association. 103.

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